Collins / Nicholson Waterway Guide 2: Severn, Avon & Birmingham

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Collins / Nicholson Waterway Guide 2: Severn, Avon & Birmingham

Comprehensive guide covering the canals and waterways around Birmingham and the River Severn - The River Avon, Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line), Droitwich Canal, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the River Severn, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stourbridge and Dudley Canals, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, Worcester & Birmingham Canal. In print for over 30 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain’s canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways, from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors.

The Ordnance Survey ® Maps have added information showing:

Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths.

Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal.

Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops.

Mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways).

Text includes:

The history and background to each canal.

Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and postcodes added for each place.

Opportunities for walking and cycling.

NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways.

Comprehensive navigational notes include:

Maximum dimensions and low bridges.

Mileages, advice and potential hazards.

Navigation authorities and contact details.

Publisher: Harper Collins
172 pages Size: A5 Paperback, spiral bound
Published 2012
ISBN-13: 9780007455249

Guidepost Price £13.99 with free UK delivery Publisher's Price £14.99

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